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St. Landry democrat., 1887-11-05

responsible; there is quite a draft from it
coming up here. I'll wager V you have
some poetry"
1t is remarkable fact that poets seem to
apologize for living almost by the en-
barrassed acknowledgment they make of
such an imputation as the above, nor was
the consumptive-looking individual an ex-
ception to this general rule for he pro-
duced in a shame-faced manner a roll of
St. Landry democrat., 1887-11-05
About Slate Pencils.

Few people know anything about where
slate pencils come FROM and school children
to all school-rooms. The first slate pencil
factory ever established in America is still
in operation in Vermont, and the next is in
Virginia These are the only two in
America. The Virginia factory is in AL
bemarle county, and gives employment to a
large number of people who would other
wise find it hard work to make living in
the huckleberry barrens which surround the
quarry and factory. About $1,000 pencils a
day are turned out by this factory.-Ex.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-11-05

for his coat was seedy and his trousers were
frayed at the bottom into the whiskers of
genius, while a red-hannel danger SINAI
fluttered out at the sedentary lattice work
behind.
A few hairs of unkempt beard fell like
Eolian strands to his coat lapels, through
which the wind was accustomed to blow
with lyric and melancholy significance.
A few abrading rasps served finally to clear
his throat of some embarrassing impeachment
St. Landry democrat., 1887-11-05

it no longer. He was raving maniac.
Clear the way!' he howIed, and carrying
the unfortunate poet to the landing he gave
him toss and parting kick, and down the
stairs he went.
He must have struck each particular stair;
for down he comes Thud. Thud!! Thud j!
with cruel distinctness, and finally reached
the bottom
There now" yelled the editor, II guess
St. Landry democrat., 1887-11-05

and to attract the edit
or's attention, who
gazed alternately at the
youth and at the sign
over the door, bearing
the legend, mo q Omit
lance except to en-
ployees."
How did you blow
in p he asked finally.
Door" answered the
youth laconically.
Indeed I" exclaimed
the sanctum fiend, eye
ing the young mans
attenuated proportions
critically. 81 Thought at
first the furnace hue was
St. Landry democrat., 1887-11-05
Marshal Pellissier.

The late Marshal Pellissier once struck his
aide-de camp in one of those fits of uncontrol-
liable rage for which he was notorious. The
officer took out his pistol. pointed it at Pei
lissier, and pressed the trigger. 1t did not 20
off. IA fortnight's arrest - calmly answered
Pellissier. THAT will teach you not to keep
your arms in such bad order"
St. Landry democrat., 1887-11-05
Hashish.

Hashish is superseding morphine ana "a
vaporzed ether, it is said in the affectio T, u
have founded hashish club ON the Rue st.
Michel, Where they meet every Friday. The ie
amount of the drug which each shall take Is
prescribed by doctor, and the dose is pre-.
pared by chemist, both members OF tne
club. It is taken in pills, and not cheWed'
drunk or smoked, as are the Oriental lasn.
ions. Each of the members is bound 10 de-
scribe to others, either in writing OF Vegoany,
his sensations as the drug gains It's lhnuenoo
over him.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-11-05

Ofcourse, the
Y ut h W h O
drifted so reck-
lessly into the
sanctum as
pale, long-hair-
ed and hungry
looking. We
can OF trihe
with precedent
In these details
to the extent of
emitting them;
and he not only
preserved the
unities of ira
dltion by these
peculi arities,
St. Landry democrat., 1887-11-05

you are in position to prove the virtues of
the medicine you sing"
Thanks for the suggestion" said the
poet, as he reached in his pocket and abb
stracted bottle therefrom.
He rubbed the bruised parts of his
anatomy with some of the bottles
contents, and after short breathing
space started up the stairs toward the
astonished editor and commenced to re-read
his works.
Enough" cried the editor, 81 yield; here,
take this" and he offered the astonished poet
twenty-dollar bill.
The poet took it in his trembling hands,
gazed at it long and earnestly, gasped and
fell to the floor.
Alas! bruises and kicks could not hurt
him. St. Jacobs Oil provided against that
But acceptance of MS that settled it.
He was dead.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-11-05

"Ha" exclaimed the editor, half rising:
so you come here to sing in praise of s.
Jacobs Oil? Well, I'll put you in condi-
ton presently to test its efficacy if you don't
let up. Moreover, I"
Alas = cried a dame and alack,
How my joints with the rheumatic cracki
Why, ache like boil
TRY some St. Jacobs Oil
And your troubles will never come back"
The editor had fallen back into his chair
in utter establishment; he gasped for breath.
There he was" he said to himself, with all
his sanctorial dignity, UNDECIDED by young
poet who was obviously oblivious to the dread
full traditions of editorial wrath, and who
might for aught he knew, continue his ha-
rangue until he was forced il self-defenss
to"
"a composer went nearly insane
With the pangs of a horrible pain;
Then st. Jacobs Oil tried
Till the pain he deted
And put glory in ev'ry refrain"
"Ho! without there" cried the editor,
with medieval emphasis. Send up the pro-
family editor; my vocabulary cannot measure
to the occasion. Come up here-foreman-
ue'll-eFeryDOdy-
"Once a lover of Eileen Ashore
Was kicked by her sire from the door.
But on portions confused
He St. Jacobs Oil used
And he sits Just the same as before"
The profanity editor entered at this mo-
ment but before he could start his powers
into activity in response to the editorial sig
nal, the poet T-eled off another verse of his
madrigal:
Once singer in reaching note
Got very bad sprain in the throat.
Was of wages denied
Till st. Jacobs she tried,
Then her voice reached to Octaves remote"
But strange to say the profanity editor, in,
stead of relieving himself in spasm of luridt
expletive, caught the infection Of the Jingle =
and commenced to pat upon his knees the
nimble rhythm while the devil jgged it off
upon the entry floor.
80. where. walls the bard, is cure
For the aches and the pains we enduref"
"Why the next time you ache
Then st. Jacobs Oil take
IT'S remedy certain and sure
By thus time the editor was reinforced by
the foreman,
: whose dull, pro-
n saicsoulthrilea
II not at the poets
YAE@ subtle measure;
however he
- g. Is: :: ;:::;= ', t:
|. \ y = spine is all
i y ~ tied in
! fh III = knot,
y N-~ = And your back
g - BIZ spasm
VIZ is caught;
R - Or your pedals will twitch,
INK From living too rich.
49, \, h., Then St. Jacobs Oil
MW|le Great Scott ~
.N%t,S,o' The first thing the
N.Y. - astonished poet knew the
> editor had him in his
St. Landry democrat., 1887-11-05

of three, and began to compose when he was
ten.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-11-05
The Homeless Lads.

DR.. Bernardo, the philanthropist of Lon
don, has secured 5000 acres of land in the
Northwestern part of the Dominion of Can
ada, and proposes to make the entire block
an industrial farm, where homeless lads OF
been singularly successful in retaining the
little waits Of the British metropolis simply
because he has not aimed so much to relieve
their more pressing needs, although he has
done that, as to give them training which
will enable them to help themselves and be-
come respectable members of society.-Ex.
Schubert's teacher said he had harmony
at his fingers ends, and he began to COM
pose songs at the age of eleven. He was
also q finished violinist, besides pianist.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
TRAP AND GUN.

How the Boys Had Swore Some
Sport at the Springs.
Yesterday a number OF local fowlers
enjoyed a very pleasant sweepstake
trial ct clay pigeons at the springs, and
made the following scores:
First shot, at seven clay birds:
Guessaz, 6; Prescott, 8; Thiele, 2; Grot-
haus, 2; Sullivan, 3: Warren, 3; Stevens.
8; Polk, 4; Micklejohn, 6; Canfeld, 8;
Critzer. 4; Stoves, 6; Flood, 8; Lum, 6.
Guessaz, MicklejOhn, Stoves and Lum
divided first money, and Critzer and
Flood, second.
Second shoot, at i've clay birds:
CritZer, 4; GuesssZ, 2; Warner. 4; Hum
mel, 3; Brooks, 3; Micklejohn, 2; Stoves,
3; Lum, 4; Thiele. /; Prescott 4; stevens,
/; Sullivan, 3; Polk, l; Andrse, 4; Grot-
hans, 2; Flood 3; Garfield, 2. Warren,
Lum, Prescott and ADdrae tied for first
money and Lum won. Stoves and
Brooks tied on the shot-off for second
and Stoves and Brooks divided.
Third shot, at seven blue rocks:
Mioklejohn, 4; Steves, 3; Critzer, 6;
Stevens, 2; Thiele, 3; Brooks, z: Hum
mel, 3; Warren, 8; Prescott, 3; Lum, 4;
Polk. 6; Flood, 3; Sullivan, 6; Guesssz, 4,
Grothaus, l; ABdrae, 8: Garfield, 3.
Brooks took first money; Critzer, Polk
and sullivan, second, and Warren and
Andrae third.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Carleton's Opera.

The Carleton Opera company arrived
late Sunday afternoon In special train
from Dallas and appeared Sunday night
to q good audience, singing "Nanon."
Miss Fanny Rice In the title role
wac natural and full OF chic as ever, and
was warmly welcomed. Miss Lily
Post, who has q very pretty soprano,
took the part OF "Ninon," taken last
year by Miss Vincent. Mr.. Charles II.
Drew, the comedian of the company,
pleased as much as ever, and Jay
Taylor, whose tenor last year was not
strong but very clear. evidenced his
years growth and cultivation by
bringing forth . full rich tenor that
ager, Mr.. Carleton took occasion, rather
unnecessarily, to come before the cur
tain and berate the recent amateur per-
Torrance of "Merry War" by some OF
our most respectable and worthy young
ladies and gentlemen, and invited the
citizens, Including the parents and
friends OF those amateurs, Of course, to
come and see q performance of merry
War" on Monday night, far superior to
anything ever given before 10 the city.
"Nanon" was repeated yesterday after
noon to 6 very good sized matinee
and at night the house was
very we'll filed to see "Merry
War" The performance was not so far
superior to the amateurs a. to lay theirs
wholly 10 the shade, though Of course 1t
was much more carefully and profess
siOnally sung. Jay Taylor, with his
fine tenor, sang Seen. UmbertO" very
effectively and Miss Lily Post sang
better as "Violetta' than as "Ninon" In
"Nanon." Mr.. Herman Ehrend oap-
tured the audience by his conception Of
the part OF "Baltasar Groot," the tulip
planter, and Miss Fanny Rice, as Flea"
his wife, received great applause,
although she was suffering from . very
bad cold In her throat and was not seen
at her best. The dialogue was not as
refined as 10 the amateur production,
though perhaps 1t was closer to the
German.
The drill by the Amazons was the
feature Of the evening and the execu.
tion Of the very pretty as we'll as intri-
cate military figures was performed by
the II ladies with the precision OF one.
Tonight the opera Of "Erminie" will
be given aud for tomorrow's matinee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Election of Officers.

At the regular meeting last night the
following we're elected as the officers OF
Sunset lodge No. 1916, X. OF H., for the
next year:
DireotOr-Frank Fuller.
ce-Director-Frank A. Sefiei.
Assistant Director-Jules A. Appler.
Reporter-C. W. Crossley.
Financial Reporter-ThOs. H. Abbott.
Tressurer-Hsrry Tolle.
Captain-Davls Bell.
Gulde-H. A. Msydole.
GuaIdian-Jsmes G. Klein.
Sentinsl-Ed. ZallmAnZlg.
Trustees-Aransss Prescott, Chas. A.
Hummel and 9. h. Wagner.
Auditing Committee John d Patton
J. w. RlohsydsOD aud g. 5. Wagner
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
That Mysterious Fire.

Last night there was loud explosion
and almost Immediately after the
heavens were Illuminated and fire was
discovered In building situated at the
corner Of Main Avenue and Austin
street, owned by Z. Zuschlag, occupied
by c. Roos and III. Ryan. There was
considerable delay in giving the alarm
and, when the fire department got there,
they could not do any z. cd and the
premises were entirely Quilted. The loss
Of the building and stock is estimated at
$1,000, which lie partly covered by in
surance.
MIR. Roos, in whose store the first ex-
plosion occurred, had only four or five
pounds Of gunpowder on hand which
would hardly account for the explosion,
and there is some idea that burglars
were at work and occasiOned the fire.
Anyway, the fire is regarded as work of
inoendiaries,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
He'll on Wheels in Wisconsin,.

CHICAGO, December IA special
from Ashland, Wis.,, about the late fire
at Wakefield, Wis, says that lswless
element had full control OF the town dur
ing the progress Of the fire and hun
dred shots were fired by roughs to in
timidste merchants who were endeav-
oring to save some Of their stock. They
went into a number of stores In body,
while some would cover the in
mates with revolvers, others would
rob the store Of the most valuable
goods. Whisky secured from q
saloon In the block made the men per-
feot demons, and people who had prop
erly stood by aghast and poweress and
made no efforts to interfere with what
was going on. The streets were filled
with women, some rushing about
searching for lost children. others
wriDgiDg their hands and crying as they
watched the destruction Of their homes.
Wakefield is q typical mining region.
The town is composed entirely Of
wooden buildings. and fire once started
was beyond control, as there were no
facilities for fighting 1t.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Mckenzie Greatly Encouraged.

SAN RENO, Dec. 27.-Dr. Mckenzie
says he is greatly pleased with the i'm
provement In the crown princes con-
dition. A small growth in the princes
throat is almost gone. There remains a
slight tumifaction on the left ventricular
band. The doctor says that time alone
can determine the exact nature Of his
disease. DR.. Mckenzie will start for
England on Wednesday next. He thinks
the prince might be benefited by the
hot baths Of Hammer, fifty miles from
Algiers, health resort for oonsumptives
and persons afflicted with bronchial
troubles. The climate In winter Is like
that Of England in summer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
A Babe Murdered.

On Saturday evening Mr.. Eugene
Staffel saw q suspicious bundle IN the
river near Navarro street and called
officer Kroger's attention to 1t. The
officer got the package and found IL con-
tanned the body OF male child. DR..
Johns, who examined the body says
that 1t is fully developed, and there are
evidence OF its being born alive. There
are no marks OF violence on the body
and it Is thought that it has been In the
river for two days, Justice MeAllister
held an inquest and the jury reported
that the child had been murdered by
some person or persons unknown.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Sophie'S Party.

Miss Sophie Ssntleben entertained the
San Antonio Singing and Social club and
other friends on Christmas night and
they had q merry time OF it. There
was singing. dancing, games and all
kinds Of amusement, and these were
flank by liberal supply OF edibles and
dainties calculated to tickle the most
caprioious palate. All retired much de-
lighted with the pleasure of the evening
and wishing the fair young hostess all
the happiness that her geniality COM
mands Tor her.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Valuable Medical Treatise.

The edition for 1883 of tho sterling Medical
Annual, known as Hostetters Almanac Is
now ready, and may be obtained, free of cost
OF druggists and general country dealers i'm ali
parts of the United States, Mexico, and indeed
In every civilized portion OF the Western
Hemisphere. This Almanac has been issued
regularly at the commencement Of every year
with the soun6est practical advice for the pre-
seryation and restoration of health a large
amount OF Interesting and amusing light read
ing, and the calendar, astronomical calcula-
lions, chronological items. &c, are prepared
with great care and will be found entirely ao-
curate. The issue of Hostetter's Almanac for
1855 will probably be the largest edition of a
medical work ever published in any country.
The proprietors, Messrs. Hostetter Co,
Pittsburgh, Pa, on receipt of a two cent
son who cannot procure one in his neighbour
hood.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
All Serene on Reading.

New York, Dec. 2.-FoIlowing dis
patch from Philadelphia received this
morning at the office of President
Corbin, Of the Reading Company:
EVERY man returned this morning. All
trains running as usual, all engines
taken out by old crews and the
superintendent says that by 10 o'clock
all work will be going on as usual. AT
all stations In the city men are showing
up, and present indications are that all
business will soon be working as usual.
Just heard from Reading. All reported
for work as usual"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Frank Umscheid Sir. Dies.

Mr.. Frank 8. Umscheid, ST., an old
citizen, who has resided In the city for
the past AZ years expired at his residence
on South Alamo street on Sunday
morning, aged rs years and he was
buried yesterday.
Mr.. Umscheid was an estimable
gentleman but has been blind for 80
years and invaded for some time. He
leave a widow, and nine children viz:
County Commissioner Umscheid, Mrs.
K. Dlaz, JnO. Umscheid, Albert Um-
soheid, Mary Arnold, Deputy Sheriff
Joe Umscheid, Maggie Umscheid,
Willie Umscheid.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
The AbsconoIng Cashier.

The man Crandsll, who was recently
arrested 10 La Juncts, Colorado, was
up to about TWO months ago, cashier In
the freight department OF the Interna-
tional q Great Northern railroad, and
abscondsd about two months since, TAX
ing with him about 81, 100, the property
Of the company, when he was acting as
a brakeman on the Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe road. He will be brought
to San Antonio to answer for his crimes,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Oldest and Best.

A. Scholz has now at bis saloon on
Alamo street some very fine sour mash
bourbon and pure rye WHISTLES received
from K, II. Chase & Co., Louisville, KY,
which are the product Of their oelebrat-
ed distilleries near Danville, KY, of
May, 1879 and April 1880, and are the
oldest and finest WHISTLES 10 s'the
whiskey state" Call and try it and see
that they and Cur other liquors and beer
are the finest, and our free lunch the
best. 20 II I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
To NomInate an Alderman.

Mr.. K L. Wsrburton, secretary OF the
Republican club, OF Bexar county, says
there will be meeting Of the executive
committee Of the Republican club No. /,
of Bexar county, on Thursday December
Goth, at Sp. m, for the purpose OF nomi-
mating candidate for alderman at
large. Mr.. WIS choice is for q young,
fearless and efficient young republican.
His name is VIM. Dobrowalski.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Van Dyke Art Exhibit.

The ladies of the Van Dyke Art club
have decided upon holding an exhibit
next April, date not specifically fixed.
The exhibit will contain some features
not seen in the exhibit OF this year. An
innovation upon the methods OF award
ing prizes will be made, aud the awards
will be decided by the patrons Of the
exhibit. Each ticket holder will be en-
titled to vote upon awards OF prizes,
and this vote decides the merit Of the
exhibit. 1t will beat q Louisiana lottery
scheme all hollow. Full particulars
will be given in due season.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Broke His Ribs Like a Christian.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. At. III, Brooks,
light weight champion Of Iowa, fought
Billy Nolan, local amateur, three miles
south Of this city yesterday afternoon.
The fight was with light gloves, Mar
quis Of Queensbury rules, for 500 side:
In the second round Brooks broke one Of
Nolan's ribs. Nolan showed up In the
third round, but tainted, and Brooks
was declared the winner.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Gone to Mannine's Funeral.

New YORK, Dec IA large party Of
gentlemen from the democratic organi.
cations Of New York and Brooklyn, left
New York this morning for Albany, to
attend the funeral OF Daniel Manning.
The party included Congressman Camp
bell, Merriman, Bliss and Mahoney. Ex-
Mayors Cooper and Grace, OF New
York, and Mayor Elect Chaplin, OF
BROOKLYN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
$1,000 Piano,

This elegant and very fine piano will
be included In the auction sale at the
Slocum residence, occupied by Mrs.
DR.. Hahn, on Wednesday 18th, and for
bargains you are respectfully invited to
be on hand by 10 O'Clock q. IN.
1t j. A. FL. HosACK, Auctioneer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Fine Christmas Dinners.

The Menger and Maverick hotels
both set out extra fine dinners on Christ
mas day. Want Of space prevents our
publishing the menu, which was
lengthy and finely prepared. The hand
some bill of fare Of the Maverick was de-
signed and printed at the LIGHT Job
office, and was by far the finest piece Of
work Of the kind ever turned out 10 San
Antonio. The typographical artist was
Mr.. Oscar G. Guessaz.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Syrup of Figs

Is natures own true laxative. II is the most
easily taken. and the most effective remedy
known to cleanse the system when bilious or
costive; to dispel headaches, colds. and fevers;
to cure habitual constipation, indigestion,
piles, etc. Manufactured oulv by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Company. San Francisco, Cal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Weather PrognoStics,

WARRINGTON, Dec. q. For Texas:
Threatening weather, following by
rain: warmer, followed by colder
weather. Fresh to brisk southerly
winds, shifting to northerly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27

William Sieckenens Is rejoicing over
the safe arrival Of bran new girl, and
was around this morning setting 'em up
tn his friende
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
A Home for 500.

You can buy . good home for 800.
For further particulars call on Handle
ton, Hadley & Co., No. 4, East Com
merce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Churchill Bobs Up In Russia.

LONDON, Dec. GA dispatch from St.
Petersburg says that the car gave an
audience yesterday to Lord Randolph
Churchill. The Morning Post and Daily
Telegraph both declare that Lord Ran
dolph has no official mission.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
Building Permits.

Building Permits.
Margaret Calssda, lumber stable, east
side of Concho street.
+. Ferguson, lumber dwelling, east
side Of Garden street, $50.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27

in order to reduce some Of my stock,
will sell during the holidays at greatly
reduced hgures. l2-l4-tf X. BECKER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
LATEST TELEGRAPHIONEWS
Associated Press Dispatches and
Specials Up to the Hour OF
Going to Press.
Boxing for Good Sterling.

Boxing for Good Sterling.
LONDON, Dec N.-Smith and Kilrsin
have been engaged to box nightly at the
aquarium for week in February. They
will receive El.000 for their exhi-
bifiOn
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-27
An Elsean. subst,ttus

For Oils, Salts, Pulls and all kinds of bitter and
the very agreeable liquid fruit remedy, syrup
OF Figs. Its advantages are evident-lt II
more easily taken. more acceptable 70 the
stomach. more pleasantly effective. and more
remedy. Recommended by leading physi-
clans; and for sale In 70 cent and 81 bottles by
y. Kaltsysr b Son.